Youth Concerts

Youth Concerts have long been a favorite way to introduce children to the exhilarating experience of attending a live orchestral performance. The Charlottesville & University Symphony Orchestra's first Youth Concerts were presented in 1977. The project always proves popular with students and has enthusiastic support and assistance from local music teachers. Because of the continuing support of area foundations, businesses and individual contributors, we can ensure that future generations experience our Youth Concerts and the thrill of symphonic music.

Read about this season's Youth Concerts, which took place on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. and 11:30 A.M. in Old Cabell Hall at UVA. 

Close Encounters of the Orchestral Kind

In the middle of his weekly bath, Alvin the Alien falls out of the Big Dipper and lands on the stage of Old Cabell Hall in the middle of a concert!  Guest Conductor Stephen Czarkowski led the Charlottesville & University Symphony Orchestra on a fascinating tour of famous orchestral works that explored the orchestral families, the expressive nature of music, and demonstrated how a beautiful melody can energize us.  The audience joined Alvin on a "Close Encounter" with an orchestra for the first time, and learned how Principal Tuba, Seth Cook, helped Alvin find his way home.  The program was designed for fourth and fifth graders.


Please download information about the 2011Youth Concerts by clicking on the following links:

IMPORTANT--UPDATED BUS DROP-OFF/PICK-UP INFORMATION here
Click here for the 2011 Youth Concert Invitation
Click here for the 2011 Youth Concert Study Guide
Click here for General Information about the 2011 Youth Concerts
Click here for Activities Related to 4th and 5th grade Virginia State SOLs
Click here for Directions and Parking Information
Click here for a Bus Route and Parking Map
Click here for a Map of UVA Grounds
Click here for 2011 Seating Information
Click here for 10:00 a.m. Seating Chart
Click here for Information about Entering at 10:00 a.m.
Click here for 11:30 a.m. Seating Chart
Click here for Information about Entering at 11:30 a.m.
Click here for Information about Exiting the Concert Hall
Click here for the 2011 Youth Concert Evaluation Form

For further information about our outreach programs, please contact Elizabeth Roberts, Outreach Coordinator, at ear4x@virginia.edu.